greg916 My own hunting experiences using the 410 as a slug shooter are limited at this time. Had only one opportunity at a deer but messed up on the shot and got a nice birch tree instead of the deer. [ details in an earlier post; accuracy of my slug shooter] Anyway, from my own shooting research, I personally would not have a problem with using my NEF 410 with the Brenneke 1/4 oz. silver slug for hunting deer, within its very limited range of about 40 yards. The 410 bore is a short range proposition and the Brenneke slug is the heavy duty game getter. Thanks for the onfo on the buckshot. Have a great day! and Merry Christmas! scout4<><